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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.65, 2,494.14 and 1,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.65, 2,494.14 and 1,061.57 is: 1,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.65 : 2,494.14 = 1,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.65/2,494.14 = 1,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.65x = 2,494.14 × 1,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.65x = 2,647,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,704.20/1,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.72

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